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Prime Minister Marape Welcomes Bougainville President for crucial post Referendum Consultative Meetings
Prime Minister James Marape warmly welcomed Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama and accompanying leaders today to Port Moresby ahead of tomorrow’s important post Referendum consultative meetings.
Prime Minister Marape congratulates Solomon Islands’ new leader, pledges support
Prime Minister James Marape MP has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the newly-elected Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Jeremiah Manele.
Prime Minister Marape calls for shift in mentality among Papua New Guineans
Prime Minister James Marape has urged the people of Papua New Guinea to shift from a mentality of dependency to self-reliance. The call was made during the launch of the…
Prime Minister Marape urges care of newly reopened K41 Million Mendi Airport
Prime Minister Marape urges care of newly reopened K41 Million Mendi Airport
National news
Water PNG carries out awareness in school
Water PNG visited Koki primary school in Port Moresby last Friday as part of their Water Wise Wantok Awareness throughout the city.
Patient dies amid blackout
A patient has died at the Port Moresby General Hospital as the black out in some of the wards continues.
Nurses working in the dark at Pom Gen to save a patient
As the power outage continues at several wards of the Port Moresby General Hospital a cry is heard.
Pom Gen experiencing power shedding
THE standby generators of Port Moresby General Hospital is on but only certain parts of the hospital has power.
Mudmen crowned winners of Isuzu T20 Smash Series
Telikom Mudmen have claimed a five wicket win against defending Champions Niugini Assurance Cassowaries in Women’s ISUZU T20 Smash Tournament finals on Saturday at Amini Park.
World news
SI Cabinet expected to be finalised this week
Solomon Islands new Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele expects to have his cabinet lineup finalised over the weekend.
Myanmar stops men from working abroad as war intensifies
Myanmar’s military government will no longer allow conscription-age men to travel out of the country for work, weeks after an enlistment order prompted many to try and flee.
Flooding kills 39 with almost 70 missing in Brazil
Flooding from heavy rains battering Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul has killed 39 people, according to local authorities, with the death toll expected to rise as dozens…
US says Russia used choking agents against Ukrainian troops
The United States has formally accused Russia of using chemical weapons “as a method of warfare” against Ukraine and imposed sweeping new sanctions on Russian firms and government bodies.
Sports
Gas Resource Central Dabaris and Mt Hagen Wamp Nga Eagles draw
THE mighty Wamp Nga Mt Hagen Eagles drew with the visiting Resource Gas Central Dabaris 18 all in round four of the Digicel ExxonMobil cup at the late Jonah Amban…
PMSA 2024 proper season begins
Port Moresby Soccer Association proper season kicksoff today(May 4th, 2024) with 32 teams taking part in 8 divisions.
NCD Schools Rugby staged round six
NCD Schools Rugby went into round six of its annual competition at Gerehu Secondary school.
Capital Rugby Union big boys ready to rumble
The Capital Rugby Union round two big dance between the two 2023 grand finalists, Kramer Ausenco Brothers and Credit Corporation Harlequins are set to rock the home of Rugby Union…
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Black out at Pom Gen
THE largest hospital in the country is currently without power.
Lagaip Hydro Project aims to enhance sustainable energy supply to Porgera Mine
In light of the recent meeting between the State and the Hides-Porgera Power Line landowners local MP for Lagaip Aimos Amen has made it clear to all stake holders from…
Timber college upgrades certificate course to diploma program
The Timber and Forestry Training College in Lae is rolling out a diploma in wood processing and manufacturing, an upgrade from the certificate in solid wood processing.
Student gets restraining order against Principal
A grade 12 student at the Port Moresby National High School has obtained a restraining order from the National Court preventing the school principal from suspending him.
ICCC serves 40 infringement notices
The Independent Commission and Competition Commission (ICCC) has issued 40 infringement notices to business houses nationwide.
Business
Low Cabbage supply in the city
The Nation’s capital has seen a low supply of cabbage this week.
Improving market economic statistics important: World Bank
There is a need to improve the market economic statistic provided by the state lead agencies in order to provide timely inflationary report for better planning and decision making.
Changing lives one scholarship at a time at Hidden Valley Mine
For the first time since launching its scholarship program in 2022, Hidden Valley Mine (HVM) awarded two additional awards to deserving young Morobean men and women studying at tertiary institutions…
Former recipient thanks CPL
A former recipient of the City Pharmacy Limited Pride of PNG Women Awards has thanked CPL for recognising women’s efforts in serving people in their respective communities.